N2987D - 1955 Cessna 170B Aircraft Registration

C170

1955 CESSNA 170B

Aircraft Description

N2987D is a 1955 Cessna 170B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aitkens Larry M in Port Saint Lucie, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 22, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 4, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2987D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31683 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2987D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.0744, -81.7294 on February 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2987D was last updated on November 4, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 170, once the world's biggest selling and most widely produced light aircraft, revolutionized private aviation as an affordable four-seat tailwheel aircraft. First flown in February 1948, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a 145-horsepower Continental C-145 engine that could carry four occupants. With a maximum gross weight of 2,200 pounds and fuel capacity of up to 42 gallons, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C170.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2987D. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1955
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
170B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C170170
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 22, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 4, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
AITKENS LARRY M
Address
15354 NAVION DR
City
PORT SAINT LUCIE
State / Zip Code
Florida34987-2522
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50613203
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31683

Additional Details

Registration
N2987D
Serial Number
26930
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 4, 2024
Last Update Date
November 4, 2024
Unique ID
00790913

Last Known Position

Date
February 21, 2026 (UTC 23:25:36)
Airport
Latitude
28.074417
Longitude
-81.729355

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC